Taco Bake I
Taco Bake I is a gluten free main course. This recipe makes 8 servings with 285 calories, 28g of protein, and 13g of fat each. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. A mixture of ground beef, monterey jack cheese, salsa, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the salsa you could follow this main course with the Dessert Strawberry Salsa as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
In a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, and drain fat.
Mix in dry taco seasoning.
Spoon browned meat into a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Spoon a layer of refried beans over meat, then salsa. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake about 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose
Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé are great choices for Mexican. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. The Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster rosé of Pinot Noir with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 20 dollars per bottle.
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Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Rose of Pinot Noir
Bright pink in color with aromas of juicy strawberry, cherry, tropical lychee and vanilla cream, watermelon, strawberries and cream, red cherry and honeysuckle. Dry with a medium-body, round mouthfeel and vibrant flavors of nectarine, peach, honeysuckle and minerality. The refreshing acidity creates a lively and clean finish.This rosé is a versatile wine to pair with food as it can stand up to complex cuisines yet is comfortable with simple salads and seasonal vegetables. Enjoy with salmon sliders, ahi tuna, vegetable curries, bruschetta, balsamic chicken kabobs, wood-fired flatbreads, niçoise salads, cheese and charcuterie boards. Serve chilled.